I've just had a couple repaired by my local wiz.  

Other, reparable things go wrong with it as well and the mimic the problems
created by the bad chip.  

His number is 301-694-5134.  He's in and out, but usually answers his calls.


Steve Smolian   

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Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] technics sl-1015 repair

I was told by several specialists that the chip cannot be repaired nor is
there a way around the problem. The chip has to be replaced. I am not
familiar with the SL model so I cannot tell you if it is the same chip that
is in the SP-1015.

Cary Ginell

On Oct 8, 2013, at 3:17 PM, David Seubert <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Yes. It's very wide wow. But the +/- buttons stopped working first.
> 
> David
> 
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> 
> Does the speed go out of control? if so-there is an easy fix. There 
> are three solder points under the motor assembly - I re-soldered them 
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> From: "Cary Ginell" <[log in to unmask]>
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> Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 1:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] technics sl-1015 repair
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> 
>> Is the SL the one with the longer tonearm, designed to play 16" discs? 
>> If so, I'd say yes.
>> 
>> Cary
>> 
>>> On Oct 8, 2013, at 1:47 PM, "Jim Sam" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Cary,
>>> 
>>> Do you know if the SP-15 is designed the same way and/or uses the 
>>> same chip?
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Jim
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Tue, Oct 8, 2013 at 10:34 AM, Cary Ginell <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> This caused the downfall of my SP-1015 as well and apparently is a 
>>>> common problem with these machines. The chip that controls the 
>>>> speed is not made anymore, so the only way you can get one is to 
>>>> cannabilize one from another turntable.
>>>> 
>>>> Cary Ginell
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> On Oct 8, 2013, at 10:22 AM, David Seubert 
>>>> <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> I have a Technics SL-1015 in need of repair. The +/- speed 
>>>>> adjustment stopped working a few weeks ago and this week the speed 
>>>>> has become unstable. Does anybody know who can repair this?
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> I can ship it, but would prefer someplace in LA.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> David Seubert
>>>>> 
>>>>> UCSB
>>>> 
>> 
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